Organizational Change Management Expert & Author; Founder of Conner Partners; Author of "Managing at the Speed of Change"
Daryl R. Conner Biography
Daryl R. Conner is recognized as a significant voice in organizational change and is considered a founding architect of the modern change management profession. For more than five decades, Conner has educated and advised strategic leaders and experienced change practitioners in organizations worldwide, focusing on the challenges and opportunities of transformational change. His work is grounded in research, extensive consulting experience, and a master's degree in psychology. Robert Marshak has noted that major accounting and consulting firms adopted the work of early organizational change pioneers, including Conner and Don Harrison, which contributed to the legitimization of the change management industry when these firms branded their re-engineering services as change management.
Conner is the founder of Conner Partners, among the first consulting firms dedicated exclusively to change management and strategy execution. Under his leadership, the firm became known for assisting senior executives with implementing high-stakes initiatives and enterprise-wide transformation efforts. He is also the co-founder and chairman of Conner Academy, Conner Advisory, and Conner Partners, providing learning, advisory, and consulting services across nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Conner has served as an advisor to clients such as Abbott Laboratories, PepsiCo, American Express, Catholic Healthcare West, JPMorgan Chase, and the U.S. Navy, as well as nonprofit organizations and government agencies.
Conner is the author of two books that have influenced the field of change management: "Managing at the Speed of Change" and "Leading at the Edge of Chaos." He has published more than 250 works, including journal and magazine articles, monographs, book chapters, and videos. "Managing at the Speed of Change" explores the dynamics of change, examining why major change is difficult to assimilate, what distinguishes resilient individuals, and the importance of organizational culture in successful change initiatives. Conner's work has shaped how practitioners approach and lead transformation.
One of Conner's notable contributions is the concept of the burning platform, introduced in "Managing at the Speed of Change." This metaphor describes the resolve required to pursue a change initiative, emphasizing commitment over danger. He also pioneered the idea of resilience as a measurable and developable leadership competency, providing organizations with a framework for thriving amid disruption.
Conner is a public speaker who has addressed executives in corporate settings, conferences, and public programs. He is recognized as a founding voice in the change management profession and is frequently invited as a keynote speaker and thought leader. His blog, "Change Thinking," is written for change management professionals seeking to advance their expertise in change execution. Through his advisory work, speaking engagements, and mentoring at Conner Academy, Daryl R. Conner continues to guide leaders through the complexities of transformational change, organizational development, and leadership resilience.
Daryl R. Conner Videos
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